THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Alright THL, well recently i bought myself a new Lamp (My First Lamp), its the Tracer 170 sport light & also got the Deben Battery Pack 12ah. I was just wondering is there any tips or tricks to keeping it in the best condition? What kind of rucksack do you carry the Battery in to avoid water Damage? Do you wrap it in anything inside the Rucksack? Can it even get Water Damaged? Is the Lamp (not battery) The lamp and cable okay to be out in all weathers? As in yeah it may affect it but they are robust enough etc... Do you always drain the whole life out the Lamp when using it? Do you recharge to full straight after a nights Lamping then disconnect it? Any tips Tricks to keeping then maintained to the highest Quality? The reason i want to know this is, its an exspensive tool, exspecially when your 17 and you pay for it yourself or any age its not just a toy! If you could help me out in anyway it would be greatly appreciated, thanks Patrick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Your battery will be fine in the rucksack without anything wrapped around it, just wipe it all down after a session. It does no harm that im aware of to let a battery run down before charging it, i just stick mine on charge before i am due to go out. And the lamp and cable will be fine in all weathers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks mate, just simple things then really, when i finally get out ill give you a review on the Lamp because people seem to be intrested in it! nice a light the lamp itself but the batterys :| haha, also how do you change flood beam to like sharp and small? it has a orange button on the side but dosnt seem to do the trick, probally just have to play about with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DONT DROP IT!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Your battery will be fine in the rucksack without anything wrapped around it, just wipe it all down after a session. It does no harm that im aware of to let a battery run down before charging it, i just stick mine on charge before i am due to go out. And the lamp and cable will be fine in all weathers I think it depends on the battery. I've always been led to believe that a sealed lead acid battery (SLA) should never be allowed to completely loose it's charge.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 This is a Deben 12ah, and it is a liquid battery am sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DONT DROP IT!!!!!! Ill drop you if you tell me something stupid like that again LAB! Only joking mate, its a good point cus people jus throw shit about so ill make sure they all no! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigdog Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 turn the reflector housing to change to spot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DONT DROP IT!!!!!! Ill drop you if you tell me something stupid like that again LAB! Only joking mate, its a good point cus people jus throw shit about so ill make sure they all no! ..............get a spare bulb and take that with you when you go out............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie deep dig 36 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 First thing I do is take the cigar plug of the end and wire it direct, they have a habit of failing just after you have sliped the dog or about to pull the trigger which ever your in to mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jt750 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Attach a lanyard to it and put it round your neck so if you do drop it it never hits the floor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 First thing I do is take the cigar plug of the end and wire it direct, they have a habit of failing just after you have sliped the dog or about to pull the trigger which ever your in to mate. Dogs mate, ahh im not that nifty to do that mate! sounds a good idea like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DONT DROP IT!!!!!! Ill drop you if you tell me something stupid like that again LAB! Only joking mate, its a good point cus people jus throw shit about so ill make sure they all no! ..............get a spare bulb and take that with you when you go out............... al have to go pick some up this week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THLpatrick 555 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Attach a lanyard to it and put it round your neck so if you do drop it it never hits the floor good idea mate, al look into it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Attach a lanyard to it and put it round your neck so if you do drop it it never hits the floor Not at bollock height though........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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